In 1995, the registry recorded 370 pediatric heart transplantations. At that time, consensus indications 10,11 for heart transplantation for pediatric heart disease included the following: Need for ongoing intravenous inotropic or mechanical circulatory support
Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jan; 7 (1): 31–55. Pediatric heart transplantation is standard of care for children with end-stage heart failure. The diverse age range, diagnoses, and practice variations continue to challenge the development of evidence-based practices and new technologies.
J Heart Lung Transplant 2016;35:1185-95). Kaplan-Meier survival in pediatric heart transplant recipients based on the presence of rejection within the first year after transplantation (conditional on survival to 1 year) (from the registry of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation.
Retransplantation is rare in pediatric heart transplant recipients. Pediatric heart transplantation continues to evolve in order to address the challenges of the diverse group of patients that reach end-stage heart failure during childhood. Keywords: Heart transplant, outcomes, sensitization, waitlist, mechanical support